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Kindergarten Cafe

Welcome to Kindergarten Cafe - your home for teaching ideas, activities, and strategies across all content areas! I am Zeba McGibbon and I love creating resources for teachers and sharing my teaching experience with others. Kindergarten Cafe is aimed for kindergarten, but teachers of Preschool-First grade can find resources here for their students! I love to connect with other teachers so please reach out and say hello!

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Earth Day Magic in Kindergarten ~ Ep. 30

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Loving Teaching While Using New Curriculum ~ Ep. 29

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The Chick Life Cycle Unit is Pure Kindergarten Magic

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Child-Led Play and Learning with Melysa from PRE-K Spot Talks ~ Ep. 27

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What to Do When a Child Won’t Stop Crying ~ Ep. 26

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Supporting Kids Who Fight at Recess

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Planning Social Emotional Learning Activities for Early Childhood

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Social-emotional learning (SEL) plays a crucial role in the development of young children, teaching them the skills to navigate their emotions, build healthy relationships, and make thoughtful choices. As educators, it's essential to incorporate intentional social-emotional learning activities into our classrooms to foster a...

The Best Morning Routine for any Kindergarten Classroom

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Starting the day off right in a kindergarten classroom is crucial for setting a positive tone and creating a productive learning environment. In this blog post, we will explore various tips and strategies to help you create a successful morning routine that will make...

3 Kindergarten Writing Activities to do Before Launching Writer’s Workshop

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Kindergarten writing activities and writer’s workshop can be the most challenging time of day for students. Writing involves so many steps for students, it is hard to get it all into place. Students need to think of an idea of what to write, think...

Kindergarten Classroom Management: Setting the Foundation for Success

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Effective classroom management is vital for creating a positive and productive learning environment in kindergarten. This blog post will explore the principles and strategies for successful kindergarten classroom management. In kindergarten, behavior management requires a balanced approach that combines preventative and reactive strategies. By...

5 Classroom Routines to Plan Out Before School Starts

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The beginning of school can be chaotic. But with proper planning, you can establish five key classroom routines that will help ensure a smooth start to the year. By knowing ahead of time how you want to handle these classroom routines, you can save...

10 Steps for a Smooth and Successful First Day of Kindergarten

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You’ve set up your classroom and made it welcoming for your students. You’re a mix of excitement and nerves. The first day of school always has a lot to think about and prepare for, but the first day of kindergarten can be especially challenging....

Survival Guide for New Kindergarten Teachers

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Being a new kindergarten teacher can be both exciting and overwhelming. Kindergarten is unlike any other grade out there. But don't stress! With this survival guide, you'll find essential tips and tricks to help you navigate your first year with confidence.

The Kindergarten Must-Haves: Classroom Supplies and Materials

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Preparing for the start of a new school year can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to stocking up on supplies for your kindergarten classroom. To help you get organized, we've put together a list of must-haves that will ensure your students have everything...

How to Organize Your Kindergarten Morning Meeting

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Kindergarten morning meeting is the best way to start your day. Morning meeting builds classroom community, gives students a sense of predictability and routine and helps them understand their upcoming day. Morning meeting also gives every student a chance to be greeted, which makes...